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Learning how to breathe properly during exercise can do wonders for your performance, stamina, and recovery rate. Knowing when to inhale and exhale during exercise can be tricky, but with a little practice, proper technique can quickly become a healthy habit!

If you find it hard to pay attention, you’ll want to pay attention to the latest study carried out by a team of researchers at UCLA. In an 18-month clinical trial, researchers found evidence that curcumin, the bright yellow pigment found in turmeric root, may help improve attention, memory, and mood in older adults with mild age-related memory complaints.

Are You Born Fat or Thin? Do you believe that you’re simply born to be fat or born to be thin? The notion that DNA determines our pant size is highly debated in scientific circles and is by no means conclusive. A myriad of factors influence our body mass index. In addition to genetics, potential more…

People that are physically active need to pay attention to their protein intake. In this 1 minute video, Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. explains how protein is important for boosting muscle mass and strength in those young and old. The body also uses protein for wound healing, recovering from illness, and much more. Learn how protein more…

Reducing the degree of blood sugar fluctuation may help us make wiser decisions. In this 1 minute video, Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. explains that according to a recent study, participants that had lower blood sugar were more likely to opt for a small sum of money immediately. While those who didn’t have low blood sugar more…

Black Cohosh is a herb widely used to manage menopausal symptoms. Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. explains that due to increased demand for black cohosh it is increasingly subject to counterfeit’s that may not be as safe or effective. However, you can easily identify licensed natural health products by looking for the eight-digit Natural Product Number more…

If you had difficulty breathing, you’d probably want to avoid physical activity. Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. explains that would be the wrong thing to do according to a study that says exercise is beneficial for people with chronic lung disease. “The less patients with COPD exercise the more likely they are to end up in more…

What stressful situation is coming up for you? A presentation to a critical audience? Another two weeks on night shift? Looming final exams? Or just the relentless pace of life in general? Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. explains how Rhodiola rosea, an incredible, yet very safe, herb can help you adapt to the stress you are more…

Have you been told to eat more fibre? Most consumers search for fibre enriched foods such as breads and cereals but they might not be getting what they bargained for explains Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. In the video, Dr. Kate notes that consumers should be on the look out for foods that are normally fibre more…

Feeling Fatigued and Forgetful? Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue, N.D. explains that a Vitamin B12 deficiency might be the cause of low energy. In the video, Dr. Kate also notes that having B12 levels below normal levels can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms can include: Memory lapses, Lack more…